Thousands Strike for Social Security
From Times Wire Reports
About 300 construction workers taking part in a nationwide strike marched through Panama City to demand that the government continue to run the country’s social security system.
A driver hit a protester, and police said they fired warning shots after protesters attacked them when they tried to help the injured man.
Associated Press photographer Kathryn Cook was treated after a bullet grazed her leg.
About 20,000 teachers and construction workers participated in the one-day strike.
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